The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.

The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led by the Oba, a powerful leader who was believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas used art and ...

The presiding Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-osa Edebiri Igbinoghodua, has admonished worshippers to remain steadfast ...

The Esama of Benin Kingdom could not contain his joy when he ... the chair he gave Otumfuor and rather sat on the smaller one. God bless Him and give him long life for his Humility." ...

The collection is part of more than 800 artifacts that were returned under a Repatriation Agreement signed in 2022.

The Kingdom of Benin was led by a series of rulers known as Obas, who were very powerful and believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas ruled with strong authority. They were supported by ...

A new Alaafin has been chosen. May his reign be long. May the new Oba not be antagonistic to his Orí inú (his inner head).

A Nigerian man who resides in the United Kingdom with his family has described it as the worst decision he ever made. He said ...

An elephant will never beget a rat. The Alaafin of Oyo’s ancestry is traced to Oduduwa, the famed progenitor of the Yoruba ...

In a viral video, Professor Wande Abimbola, former vice-chancellor of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo ...